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    The 'morality of compromise' sounds contradictory. Compromise is usually a sign of weakness, or an admission of defeat. Strong men don't compromise, it is said, and principles should never be compromised.

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Compromise used to mean that half a loaf was better than no bread. Among modern statesmen it really seems to read more

Compromise used to mean that half a loaf was better than no bread. Among modern statesmen it really seems to mean that half a loaf is better than a whole loaf.

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Human love is often but the encounter of two weaknesses.

Human love is often but the encounter of two weaknesses.

by Francois Mauriac Found in: Weakness Quotes,
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Only a kind person is able to judge another justly and to make allowances for his weaknesses. A kind eye, read more

Only a kind person is able to judge another justly and to make allowances for his weaknesses. A kind eye, while recognizing defects, sees beyond them.

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The compromise will always be more expensive than either of the suggestions it is compromising.

The compromise will always be more expensive than either of the suggestions it is compromising.

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The weakest goeth to the wall.

The weakest goeth to the wall.

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A lean compromise is better than a fat lawsuit.

A lean compromise is better than a fat lawsuit.

by George Herbert Found in: Compromise Quotes,
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Amiable weakness.

Amiable weakness.

by Henry Fielding Found in: Weakness Quotes,
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But the concessions of the weak are the concessions of fear.

But the concessions of the weak are the concessions of fear.

by Edmund Burke Found in: Weakness Quotes,
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Amiable weakness of human nature.

Amiable weakness of human nature.

by Edward Gibbon Found in: Weakness Quotes,
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